Ways to Support WILL

Our supporters make the station. You not only help us keep your favorite programs on the air at WILL - we can also add new programs to the roster and create new programming spotlighting where we live, work, and play.

Basic membership

Membership begins with a contribution of $40 or more. Learn more about giving to WILL and how to receive additional benefits, like our Membercard and Patterns membership magazine.

Sustained Giving

Sustainers give an automatic, recurring gift, (usually monthly) continuing until the donor wishes to make a change. Sustainers provide WILL with steady, reliable income, and for most of our members, it’s the easiest way to give.

Wills and Estate Planning

Planned giving helps ensure that Illinois Public Media will continue connecting listeners and viewers with quality information and entertainment. If you’re interested, or are an attorney/financial planner needing more information on behalf of a client, get the full info.

Stock

When you give stock, it gives back in tax benefits. When you donate appreciated stock you’ve held for more than a year, you can save tax two ways. First, you avoid capital-gains tax on the increase in value of your stock. Second, you receive a deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date you make the gift. Subtracting the tax savings from what you originally paid can result in a gift that costs just pennies on the dollar. For more information about giving stock to WILL, call Danda Beard at 217-333-9393.

Corporate Support

It’s not just individuals - businesses and organizations throughout central Illinois also support WILL via corporate underwriting. Find out how to get your message in front of WILL’s listeners and viewers.

Matching gifts

Dozens of employers throughout Central Illinois offer to match your contribution to WILL. When you become a Friend of WILL with your annual contribution or other gift, your employer may match your contribution. That means your generosity goes twice as far.